Well after a couple of awesome weather days we are forced to reflect on the negative atmospheric influences that make us appreciate our beloved “ fair winds and calm seas “. The wind may blow and rain may pour, for a tide or two, but Eastern Shore fishing is just getting fired up.

The Chesapeake has had some fairly good puppy drum action on the grass beds. We had the most success on mirrolure twitch baits on the incoming tide. The spec action for us has been slow but our buddy Capt Nathan Beach has been putting clients on these hard to find toothy treasures a little farther south. We also had a nicer class of rock show up this week on shallow structure like stump fields where they actively crashed mirrolure surface walkers. The sheepshead bite has been pretty good with some trophy fish tight to structure. Tog jigs baited with crab have made drags scream as these buck toothed striped brawlers race to the bottom.

The surf continues to have good panfish bites of spot and kingfish along with some rough water reds. Inside the inlet flounder fishing is slow but still viable during times of clear water. A few trout have also also shown up in the coastal bays and will hopefully stick around after the storm. Popping corks and paddle tails are all you need to target these extra salty specs.

As we huddle in our homes while waves crash and tides rise, keep your hooks sharp and net ready because sky’s as blue as a puppy drums tail are soon to come and remind us of why we are so blessed to live in this wonderful place we call home!

Sea Hawk trip from yesterday. 12 species and a heck a great time! Faith, friends, family and fish…. All you need to enjoy this wonderful place we call home!